The Best Wool in the World

Loro Piana fashion merino wool

Inspection
An animal's wool is checked at the Highlander Farm. Merino wool is generally less than 24 microns in diameter, while super fine Merino is less than 12 microns. The lower the number of microns, the silkier the wool.

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